Notion for Beginners: Build Powerful Dashboards & Databases
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Notion for Beginners: Build Powerful Dashboards & Databases
This course is part of Learn Notion for Client and Project Management Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
Take your Notion skills to the next level with instructor Kristine Sacdalan! In this hands-on course, you’ll go beyond the basics and learn how to harness the full power of Notion’s databases and dashboard customization tools.
By the end of this course, you’ll know how to: - Set up full-page and inline databases to manage complex projects - Use advanced views like calendar, board, timeline, and gallery - Organize your data with properties like status, date, relation, and more - Design stunning dashboards using widgets, GIFs, and custom layouts Kristine brings Notion to life with an approach that’s both practical and personal. You’ll build systems that make your workflows easier and more enjoyable—no matter what you’re managing. From a mood board to a content calendar, you’ll learn to create a workspace that works hard and looks amazing. Ideal for social media managers, digital marketers, and anyone juggling multiple projects—this is where your productivity glow-up begins! Instructor bio: Kristine Sacdalan is a digital marketing and productivity expert with over 8 years of hands-on experience helping brands grow online. She has worked with a diverse range of clients, from small businesses to multi-million dollar companies, specializing in social media marketing, copywriting, and influencer marketing. Kristine is passionate about teaching practical skills that students can immediately apply to their projects, combining time-tested strategies with the latest digital trends. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, exploring new cities, and sharing her expertise on Instagram and TikTok.
Start your Notion journey by diving into its most powerful feature: databases. You’ll learn the difference between in-line and full-page databases, explore all the major database views—Table, Board, Gallery, List, and Calendar—and practice building sample databases to organize your content clearly and effectively.
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6 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 33 minutes
- Database - In-line vs Full Page Database•6 minutes
- Database - Table view•5 minutes
- Database - Board view•8 minutes
- Database - Gallery view•7 minutes
- Database - List view•2 minutes
- Database - Calendar view•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
- Introduction•10 minutes
- Specialization Project Instructions•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 1 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Take your database skills to the next level by working with custom properties and Notion’s advanced Timeline view. This module shows you how to add and configure fields like Select, Multi-select, Status, and Date, then visualize your projects over time using Timeline for better planning and tracking.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
6 videos•Total 17 minutes
- Database - Timeline view•6 minutes
- Database Properties•3 minutes
- Database Properties - Select•2 minutes
- Database Properties - Multi-select•2 minutes
- Database Properties - Status•2 minutes
- Database Properties - Date•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 2 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Unlock the full potential of Notion databases with advanced property types. Learn to use system-generated fields like Created Time, build connections across databases using Relations, and incorporate formulas, checkboxes, files, people, and more. This module equips you with the tools to automate and streamline your workspace.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
7 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Database Properties - Person, Files & Media•1 minute
- Database Properties - Checkbox•0 minutes
- Database Properties - Email•1 minute
- Database Properties - URL•1 minute
- Database Properties - Phone & Formula•1 minute
- Database Properties - Relation•1 minute
- Database Properties - Created time, Created by•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 3 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Learn how to transform your data into a user-friendly dashboard. You’ll design an organized and visually appealing Notion page using layout tools, color schemes, and creative touches like GIFs and mood boards. By the end, your dashboard will be both practical and personalized for daily use.
What's included
4 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
4 videos•Total 31 minutes
- Creating an Aesthetic Notion Dashboard•5 minutes
- Adding GIFs to your Notion Dashboard•7 minutes
- Designing your Notion page•8 minutes
- Creating a Mood Board•11 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 4 Quiz•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
Bring your workspace to life with embedded widgets and intuitive navigation. This final module walks you through creating a custom navigation tab and configuring widgets that improve interactivity and access. You’ll wrap up by refining your page design and submitting your final project for peer review.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Embedding Widgets•7 minutes
- Creating a Navigation Tab•6 minutes
- Final Thoughts•1 minute
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Module 5 Quiz•30 minutes
1 peer review•Total 60 minutes
- Course Project•60 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- New Discussion Prompt•10 minutes
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